snappishly

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Adverbial snappishly has 1 sense

snappishly - in an ill-natured and snappish manner; "`Don't talk to me now,' she said snappishly"
Derived from adjective snappish₁

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Term: snappishly

Definition:

Adverb: In a snappish manner, showing irritation or impatience.

Sense 1:

Popular: In a manner marked by quick retorts or sharp, curt responses.

Example sentence: She replied snappishly, "I don't have time for your nonsense!"

Sense 2:

Local: In a manner common to or characteristic of a specific local region.

Example sentence: The elderly lady spoke snappishly in her thick New York accent.